Why Patients Need You
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.
What You Will Achieve
You will monitor and respond to basic functioning needs of area equipment, i.e. line speed, feeding product, line clearances, cleaning, loading or unloading materials adhering to all SOPs, cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices), plant quality, safety, and documentation systems requirements.
As part of the Technical Operations team, you are recognized as a subject matter expert with specialized knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. You will be entrusted with adapting standard methods and procedures by applying your knowledge, prior work experience and requirements. Your business awareness of cross-organizational impact on project delivery will elevate the quality of project deliverables. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations. You will assist with training others and reinforce behaviors that will help us achieve our goal of providing the best healthcare to patients.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Production Lead II is responsible for providing leadership and direction to meet production demand and requirements. Liaison between work team and support groups to execute production schedules. Establish efficient processes, monitoring specific results, and improve identified process opportunities using IMEx, Right First Time (RFT) and Lean principles. Assist in identifying problems and communicating issues impacting production activities. Drives timely resolution to production floor obstacles and contributes to solutions using Method 1 and Quality Risk Management (QRM). Serve as an operations subject matter expert for the work team and Deviation Report Coordinator (DRC), where appropriate. Work with project teams to develop production related documentation, user requirements and to execute capital related activities. Work with procurement and packaging engineering to monitor component issues and conduct feasibility assessments/line trials as needed. Production Lead II is also responsible for supporting the work team operation to ensure that applicable safety guidelines/policies are followed, and that all tasks are conducted in accordance with appropriate processing standards, such as FDA's current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's).
How You Will Achieve It
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Works in a complex integrated computerized manufacturing environment.
Plans, coordinates and facilitates the work activities of work team colleagues and contractors by providing leadership and advice.
Monitors, evaluates and revises operations activities/processes or manufacturing equipment to maximize quality and provides assistance.
Has a thorough knowledge of department and organization policies and procedures. Serves on multiple intra-plant teams.
This position is responsible to drive adherence to production schedules, direct day to day work team activities, and provide input to supervision on work team colleague performance.
Performs necessary functions to convert raw material into product through complex integrated manufacturing processes.
Maintains and improves work team processes to achieve optimal operating efficiency. Work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards and all regulatory requirements.
Lead a diverse team in day-to-day vaccine manufacturing activities to ensure that quality output is being achieved.
Maintain a 24/7 schedule, which includes approving and denying vacation requests based on business needs.
Proficient use of PGS Learning Solution (PLS), Quality Tracking System (QTS), Plant Equipment Performance Systems (PEPS), and SAP are desired. Work with Supervision to create a diverse, effective, and productive team through the selection and mentoring of our workforce.
Successful candidate must demonstrate personal leadership initiative, judgment and accountability in day-to-day work activities in addition to strong planning/organizational skills.
Must possess strong communication skills and demonstrate integrity and cooperation in working with diverse colleagues and groups.
Experience in the operating area (formulation, filling, inspection, packaging or freeze handling) and strong technical skills are desired.
Ensures all members of the team are trained for their roles and tasks and ensures training compliance of the team.
Consistently makes significant contributions to the achievement of the team, plant and/or global objectives.
Exemplifies and instills in others an Ownership mentality. Demonstrates active involvement in daily production operations.
Maintains frequent contact with all stakeholders and impacted organizations concerning operations and production scheduling.
Engages the right subject matter experts to help resolve unplanned events efficiently.
Works and communicates well across the vaccine value stream.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Education: High school diploma / general education degree (GED) with an Associates Degree in technically related field of study preferred.
Experience : Three to five years related experience and/or training. - Certificates, Licenses or Registrations: N/A
Language Skills: Effective written and oral communication skills required. Demonstrated reading comprehension and writing proficiency at level that meets Job Summary requirements. Ability to effectively communicate with diverse individuals/groups resulting in desired outcomes.
- Mathematical Skills: Strong math skills withthe ability to calculate percentages and develop basic graphs and spreadsheets.
- Reasoning Ability : Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices or procedures to: Define the problem or objective; Identify relevant concerns or factors; Identify patterns, tendencies and relationships; Formulate logical and objective conclusions; and, Recognize alternatives and their implications.
- Physical Demands: Job tasks may include frequent bending, lifting, and twisting motions. Ability to stand upright for several consecutive hours. Absence of any medical restrictions which could restrict completion of all required duties. Additional demands are area specific.
- Work Environment : Colleague may be exposed to airborne particles which requires appropriate safety protection, noise levels may require protective hearing devices, eye protection required. Practices and promotes safe working environmental at all times. Area specific gowning will be required.
- Other Requirements : Must demonstrate ability to lead others and effectively work within teams.
- General Characteristics: Everyone a leader..."Find a way to lead." Learning the organizational "ropes". Learn activities and tasks associated with own role. Intro to leadership/values. Alert to how some leader behaviors apply to self and role.
- Focus on Performance: Consistent delivery of assigned, on-time, as promised, high quality work. Basic company/industry knowledge (purpose/products/structure). Strong evidence of curiosity and some signs of initiative. Begins developing relationship networks.
- Inclusive Environment: Welcomes new members. Advocates for inclusion of others. Shares information with teammates/work partners. Works well with people who have different ideas, perspectives and cultural backgrounds. Shows empathy and understands